Birth name Robert Earl Bell Instruments Vocals, bass guitar Name Robert Bell Spouse Deborah Jones (m. 1971) | Also known as KoolMuhammad Bayyan Years active 1964–present Role Singer-songwriter Siblings Ronald Bell | |
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Born October 8, 1950 (age 73) Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. ( 1950-10-08 ) Genres Jazz, R&B, soul, funk, dance-pop, disco, boogie Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, musician Music groups Kool & The Gang (Since 1964), Band Aid (1984) Similar People Ronald Bell, Claydes Charles Smith, Dennis DT Thomas, James "JT" Taylor, Robert Spike Mickens | ||
Paid & Live Feat. Lauryn Hill & Robert Kool Bell - All My Time
Robert Earl "Kool" Bell (born October 8, 1950) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He is the founding member of the jazz/R&B/soul/funk/disco band, Kool & the Gang.
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Early life and career
Bell was born in Youngstown, Ohio and grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey. Along with his brother, Ronald Bell, he began playing jazz, and in 1964 they formed a group named the "Jazziacs". They began playing at clubs in New York City under a series of different band names, before settling on the name "Kool & the Gang" in 1968. He is one of the co-writers of the song "Boardmeeting" from the 2007 album Timbaland Presents Shock Value.
Songs
Celebration
Get Down On It
Cherish
Jungle Boogie
Hollywood Swinging
Ladies Night
Summer Madness
Fresh
Misled
Too Hot
Joanna
Take My Heart
Let's Go Dancin'
Special Way
Jungle Jazz
Funky Stuff
Stand Up And Sing
Let the Music Take Your Mind
Straight Ahead
Steppin' Out
In The Heart
You Deserve a Break Today
Hi De Hi - Hi De Ho
September Love
Take It to the top
Spirit of the Boogie
Open Sesame
Winter Sadness
Jones Vs Jones
Tonight
Stone Love
Good Time Tonight